BRISBANE, Queensland, April 24 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Treasurer, Minister for Energy and Minister for Home Ownership The Honourable David Janetzki A Fresh Start for Queensland: Landmark inquiry into building and construction sector to commence * Treasurer officially issues first referral to new independent Queensland Productivity Commission. * Terms of Reference for landmark Inquiry into improving construction productivity released. * Experienced s...
BRISBANE, Queensland, April 24 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Transport and Main Roads The Honourable Brent Mickelberg Crisafulli Government committed to delivering a new bridge for Bribie Island * The Crisafulli Government is committed to the delivery of a new bridge to Bribie Island. * Summary business case for a new Bribie Island bridge has been released. * A new two-lane bridge for eastbound traffic and a dedicated active transport path i...
CANBERRA, ACT, April 24 -- Murray-Darling Basin Authority issued the following news release: Landholders and river users, including pumpers, on the Mitta Mitta River are advised to take into account the forecast releases of water from Dartmouth Dam and make any necessary adjustment to their river activities. Transfers from Dartmouth Dam to Hume Dam are expected to continue throughout April and the coming months if conditions remain dry. Releases from Dartmouth (measured at Coleman's gauge) ar...
SYDNEY, April 23 -- Australian Prudential Regulation Authority issued the following media release: The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released a response to submissions on proposed updates to Reporting Standard ARS 110.0 Capital Adequacy (ARS 110). Details can be found on the APRA website: Proposed changes to liquidity and capital requirements for authorised deposit-taking institutions or Interest Rate Risk in the Banking Book. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
CANBERRA, ACT, April 23 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: An Iraq-born man is expected to appear in Melbourne Magistrates' Court today (23 April, 2025) charged with allegedly failing to maintain his electronic monitoring device in accordance with his visa conditions. The AFP charged the man, 50, today (23 April, 2025), after locating him in Melbourne. It will be alleged the man breached the conditions of his Commonwealth visa between 17 February, 2025, and 21 Ap...
CANBERRA, ACT, April 23 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: Editor's Note:Audio grabs, vision and images available via Hightail A Wollongong man, 70, has been sentenced to three years and four months' imprisonment, with a non-parole period of one year and eight months, for multiple online child abuse offences. The man was sentenced by the Wollongong District Court today (23 April, 2025) after previously pleading guilty to three offences, including plans to engage ...
BRISBANE, Queensland, April 23 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for the Environment and Tourism and Minister for Science and Innovation The Honourable Andrew Powell Igniting Queensland's bright sparks by fuelling innovative initiatives * New round of funding for Ignite Ideas Fund and Ignite Spark Program launched. * Crisafulli Government backing Queensland startups and entrepreneurs from prototype to market-ready stage. * Small to Medium-sized Enterp...
BRISBANE, Queensland, April 23 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Health and Ambulance Services The Honourable Tim Nicholls HOSPITAL RESCUE PLAN More beds and a credible plan to deliver them * The Crisafulli Government will deliver more than 2,600 new beds across Queensland as part of its Hospital Rescue Plan. * The plan includes three new hospitals, the new Queensland CancerCentre, 10 major hospital expansions, and new, expanded and upgraded hea...
BRISBANE, Queensland, April 23 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Natural Resources and Mines, Minister for Manufacturing and Minister for Regional and Rural Development The Honourable Dale Last North Queensland Cowboys partnership to promote manufacturing trailblazers * The Crisafulli Government is partnering with the North Queensland Cowboys to inspire regional women to pursue a career in manufacturing. * Women in Manufacturing content will be pl...
BRISBANE, Queensland, April 23 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Deputy Premier, Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning and Minister for Industrial Relations The Honourable Jarrod Bleijie Games On! for Denise Spencer Aquatic Centre * State Government partnership to revitalise Roma's recreational facilities and strengthen the local economy. * A legacy project ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games to build better infrastructure for ...